Music From the OC: Mix 2

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Fans of The O.C. - that teen soap in which couples get
together, break up and get together again only to find out that,
yes, the bad girl from the past is pregnant and heading back to the
ghetto and, no, she ain't going alone - will have a grand old time
trying to pick where (and how) each of these songs found their way
into the US television show.

With the likes of Interpol, Death Cab for Cutie and Keane
lending the soundtrack some serious indie-pop credibility, Music
From the O.C.: Mix 2 picks up where the first left off, although
Mix 1 had the unfair advantage of Phantom Planet's infectious
California to boost its collection of edgy tunes.

Still, Mix 2 has its moments, with the sweet vocals of Welsh
singer Jem making a repeat appearance, although this time she's
covering Paul McCartney's Maybe I'm Amazed. Saturday
Morning, from Eels, is Mr E at his jaunty best, while local
outfit Evermore get invaluable exposure on the Australian version
of the album with their song It's Too Late.

Great pop fun, perfect for summer or as an antidote for O.C.
addicts awaiting the series' return.